The Centre and the states resolved to work together to mitigate problems faced by the people against the backdrop of a severe water shortage.

During the meeting, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister sought nearly Rs 11,000 crore from the Centre and financial assistance to buy 10,000 tankers to carry water to villages in drought-hit districts of his state.

Over 1,400 farmers have reportedly committed suicide in the last one year. As many as 1,690 cases of farmer suicides were reported in 10 states during 2015.